Lenten Mission Introduction and Invitation with Fr. Dominic Bouck on 3rd Sun of Lent: Year A Option

Join Fr. Dominic Bouck, Chaplain at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, for our Lenten Parish Mission in the main Church. Talks will be recorded and posted online. Parish Mission: Frustration, Anxiety, Boredom: Exterior Solutions Don’t Fix Internal Problems Sunday March 23 at 4 pm - Why should I pray? (Good News) Monday March 24 at 6:30 pm - Why don't I want to pray? (Bad News) Tuesday March 25 at 6:30 pm - How Should I pray? (Practical ways to get there!) In his homily on Sunday March 23rd, Fr. Bouck gives us an introduction and invitation to his parish mission. Encountering Christ: A Deep Dive into Prayer and Inner Transformation Fr. Bouck discusses the contrast between external distractions and the importance of cultivating a deep interior life through prayer. This involves understanding God's constant presence, dealing with life's sufferings, and aligning our will with God's. Learn practical ways to deepen your prayer life and discover true happiness and healing, especially in this Lenten season, especially through the upcoming mission talks. 00:00 Introduction to the Gospel 00:35 The Encounter with Christ 02:37 Distractions from the Interior Life 05:22 Understanding True Prayer 07:28 The Purpose of Prayer 11:01 Practical Steps to an Interior Life 14:17 Conclusion: Embracing the Present About Father Dominic Bouck: Father Dominic Bouck is a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck and serves as Chaplain and Director of University Ministry at the University of Mary. In addition to his roles at the university, Fr. Bouck serves as Assistant Vocations Director for the Diocese of Bismarck. Fr. Bouck completed his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome before being ordained in 2018. Fr. Bouck served as Chaplain of St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, from 2018 to 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies and Classical Languages from the University of Saint Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, along with a Bachelor in Sacred Theology (STB) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and a Masters Degree (MA) from the Dominican House of Studies. His previous experiences include serving in campus ministry at George Washington University in Washington, DC, Regina Caeli prison in Rome, and working as an intern and writer at First Things.